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Old 04-06-2010, 01:15 PM   #21
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You should be trying on suits with a back protector in place. It should be snug but not restrictive. It will stretch to fit a little bit (most do, Dainese don't in my experience). As long as it's tight enough that the armor that's in there doesn't shift around even when torqued violently or the leather fold over or bind when pulled, it should be enough.
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Old 04-06-2010, 01:20 PM   #22
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Getting leather wet usually makes it more brittle, because you lose some of the natural oils as the water evaporates.
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Old 04-06-2010, 02:10 PM   #23
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Wetting a suit is a terrible idea, it dries it out and makes it more prone to tearing and cracking. If you find yourself in a rainstorm moisturize the suit after to keep the leather supple.
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Old 04-06-2010, 02:35 PM   #24
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Leather conditioner!
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Old 04-06-2010, 10:07 PM   #25
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I told the saleman to let me know when the 56's are in stock.

I'm going to order one and try on. He is trying his best to talk me out of the 56.

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Old 04-06-2010, 10:09 PM   #26
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I told him I would give the 54 a two hour try tomorrow to see if it will stretch some. My worry is can the zipper(s) hold?

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Old 04-06-2010, 10:22 PM   #27
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I told him I would give the 54 a two hour try tomorrow to see if it will stretch some. My worry is can the zipper(s) hold?

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Reg, for a suit that you can't get armor under.... forget it. Contact Pilot. They're really great.

Not every "deal" is a good deal.
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Old 04-07-2010, 01:25 PM   #28
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Returned. Talk about high pressure sales. Sheesh!

Size 56 won't be in til end of month. Another website doesn't have the 56s either. Will look at custom. Wife is on board in paying more for custom. She's a keeper.

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Old 04-07-2010, 09:36 PM   #29
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Pilot suit on way to check fit. Josh there agrees Alpinestar suit probably two sizes to small and states leather does not stretch.

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Old 04-07-2010, 11:12 PM   #30
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Good call. I think you will be happier with a suit that you don't have to "break in" and that shouldn't really need broken in.
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